Information of Rameshwaram Temple, Farooqnagar, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

The proper name of Rameshwaram temple is Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple. It is located in Farooqnagar, in the district of Mahbubnagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. The presiding deity of this shrine is known as Shri Ramalingeswara Swamy. According to the local legends, the Shiva Linga in this temple was installed by Lord Rama. This religious incident happened while Lord Sri Rama crossed through this area when he was in the period of Aranyavasa. It is a sacred place for the Hindus who indulge in religious activities and functions at this particular shrine. It is nearly 20 Kms from Shadnagar on National Highway No. 7 in between Kurnool and Hyderabad and 52 KM towards North from District head quarters of Mahabubnagar. It is one of the sought after Hindu temple in the region of Ibrahimpatnam. It is to be remembered that Farooqnagar situated in the border of Rangareddi District and Mahbubnagar District. Shabad lies towards west, Keshampeta Mandal towards South, Balanagar Mandal towards east and Kothur Mandal towards North of this shrine.

Rameshwaram Temple Religious Significance

Rameshwaram temple or Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Temple, its deity is really sacred and unique because of the size. According to the local legends and religious experts, the size of the Siva linga is tremendously increasing each and every year as per the strong belief of adherent devotees, pilgrims and local people. They also strongly believed that different types of sages of Hindu Mythology wholeheartedly visit this shrine during the night hours. On the other hand, Idol of the Consort of Lord Ramalingeswara Swamy has been in a successful manner installed on near by hill by the local people centuries ago. At this shrine, Sivarathri is religiously celebrated in a very grand scale with a lot of perfection. Local People, devotees and pilgrims participate in large numbers in order to seek the blessings of the deity. There is a historical temple named Lord Venkateshwara Swami temple in the vicinity. There is also a popular Dargah of Jahangir Pir at a distance of 11 km from this shrine. Most of the Hindu people also visit this Dargah when they visit Rameshwaram temple or Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Temple.

Rameshwaram Temple Architectural Significance

The Rameshwaram temple or Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Temple is based on the South Indian Hindu architectural styles and pattern with a lot of perfection. It also has certain aspects of local architectural pattern and styles blended in its building structure. The size of this shrine is not so large or so small. It is a walled or fortified shrine with an entrance and exist gateways. The prayer hall is dotted with several pillars that have images of local Gods and Goddess carved on it to a great extent. It is an ancient temple that was well patronage in the medieval period by the local rules and local people. It is strongly believed that certain building structural addition to this temple was made during the Nizam Era. The flooring and ceiling of this shrine is very attractive in all aspects.

Festivals at Rameshwaram Temple

The Rameshwaram temple or Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Temple is known for its grand celebration of Shivarathri in a religious manner. At this shrine, special poojas, homams, yagnas and other religious activities and functions are conducted daily, auspicious days and festive days. The priests of this particular shrine are well-versed in Vedic rules and regulations of Hindu religion. They strictly follow it and instruct the devotees, pilgrims and local people who visit this shrine to obey it without any deviations under any situations and circumstances.